In a significant policy development, Russian authorities have decided that digital platforms and online marketplaces will not be designated as…
Author: Dorinda Cairo
Licenses, Shadow Sector, and Billions: What PlayCity Has Achieved and Where Control Has Failed
Ukraine’s gambling market continues to navigate the complex terrain between regulation and enforcement, with the state regulatory body PlayCity reporting…
Only 15% of Tourists Canceled Crimea Trips This Summer Without Alternative Plans
The majority of travelers who had originally planned to visit Crimea this summer have opted to redirect their vacation plans…
Why the Japanese Yen Has Fallen to a Forty-Year Low
The Japanese yen has plummeted to levels not seen in four decades, sending shockwaves through global financial markets and raising…
China Establishes New Certification Body to Accelerate Export Approvals for Russian Market
In a significant development for bilateral trade relations, China has announced the establishment of a new certification authority designed to…
What Will Happen to Russia’s Key Interest Rate by Year-End: Central Bank Revises Forecasts
The Central Bank of Russia has revised its expectations regarding the average trajectory of the key interest rate and raised…
Germany to Cut Ammunition Spending in Strategic Shift Away from Traditional Defense – A Blow to Rheinmetall
The German government is planning a significant restructuring of its defense budget, with intentions to reduce spending on conventional ammunition…
EU Introduces New Sanctions Allowing Sale of Russian Oil from Confiscated Shadow Fleet Vessels
The European Union is significantly escalating pressure on Russia’s oil export operations by introducing new sanctions that will permit the…
Coffemania Chain Closes Quarter of Its Coffee Shops in One Year
Russia’s premium coffee chain Coffemania has shuttered approximately 25% of its locations over the past year, marking a significant contraction…
Russian Business Leaders Propose Measures to Launch New Investment Cycle
Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed business leaders and government officials to prepare comprehensive initiatives aimed at kickstarting a new…